PAWS-PATAS is proud to inform you that since February 21; to date we have successfully Trapped, Neutered and Returned (TNR) 683 feral cats. This is an amazing triumph for such a small charity, trying to work with a big problem and there are only a few volunteers taking on this massive task and helping local […]

By: Chrissie Cremore Ten years ago, cat lover and long term PAWS-PATAS volunteer, Sam Spencer; assisted by another passionate volunteer Vicky Hall had an idea about raising much needed cash to help support the TNR (Trapping, Neutering, Returning) campaign for feral cats plus the amount of kittens which constantly get abandoned; crammed into boxes and […]

QUESTION: Is it difficult to adopt a dog or cat in Spain and take it back to the UK? ANSWER: NO...it is not In fact, it is very easy as long as you meet the prescribed adoption criteria. PAWS-PATAS have worked alongside DOGWATCHUK; a registered charity located in the West Midlands for many, many years […]

 By: Chrissie Cremore TRAPPING...NEUTERING...RETURNING These three words are constantly on the agenda for the PAWS-PATAS animal shelter. Two feral adult cats can can have 3/4 litters per year; averaging 4/8 kittens. The astonishing fact is that in just 7 years a single pair of cats and their offspring can produce a staggering total of 420,000 […]

ALL OF OUR OUTLETS WILL BE CLOSED FOR EASTER THURSDAY 14 APRIL FRIDAY 15 APRIL OPEN ON SATURDAY 16 APRIL  

Volunteer to deal with the paperwork and presentation of paperwork for our Dutch Transports. Clean driving licence and Spanish speaker would be useful to communicate with OCA (Oficina Comarcal Agraria de Huércal-Overa). Full  training will be given! Email vanessa@paws-patas.org

This current weather is affecting us all...but even more so for the volunteers at the animal shelter. We welcome any old water proof coats, wellies, etc to help protect the volunteers trying so hard to keep working in these conditions. If unable to bring to the shelter...please take to one of our outlets in Mojácar, […]

We are constantly overwhelmed with too many kittens, cats, puppies and dogs and now we have major problems with our electrics, drains and a dangerous road surface...ALL requiring immediate attention. And our bank account is dangerously low! Donations can be made via our website www.paws-patas.org via Paypal or items can be donated to our outlets […]

One of our fantastic, incredible, loving, sweet, crazy volunteers Christine Logan completed  another challenge this year to raise money for our shelter. Last year she walked 1 million steps and this year she swam 10,000m in her freezing cold pool, each day wearing a different hat! What amazing volunteers we have Well done Christine! If […]